Dr. Zena Mnasi Mabeyo, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Work Institute of Social Work, Tanzania. She worked as an academician, researcher and consultant since 1995. She lead 3 national studies, co-authored 3 books and contributed over 6 chapters in edited books and several journal papers focusing on social work and its role in poverty reduction; social protection, Para social work model and indigenous and innovation models. She has lead Tanzania Association of Social Workers for ten years and represents East Africa in the African Association of Schools of Social Work. She coordinated 3 international projects.